MLK's Last Speech
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- "I've seen the Promised Land," Martin Luther King Jr. said in a speech in Memphis on April 3, 1968. He was assassinated the following day.
From: MLK: THE ASSASSINATION TAPES
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He knew. And, when he says “but it really doesn’t matter to me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop,” it’s torn me up every time. He was at peace, his work was done. He knew.
He really did. He made sure to say exactly what was on his mind.🙏🏼💔🥺
And when he said I might not get there with ya
Ehat you mean? Your own Govman killed him. Promise land of America
It’s just the way he’s says everything. Amazing. The way he says mine eyes…
We are all fortunate he was here with us for the short time that he was.
It’s just the way he’s says everything. Amazing. The way he says mine eyes…
We are all fortunate he was here with us for the short time that he was.
It’s as if with this speech he achieved a level of spirituality only very few achieve.
When I die and if I go to heaven, I hope to shake your hand as I enter the gates at the Mountain Top. Rest in peace MLK.
Crimson Tiger
😪Hopefully
Me as well.
Heaven calls for our name! Jesus is the way! We believe in Him, repent from our sins, and we earn the right to be a GREAT and shake the hands of GREATS in Heavens COURTS.
Crimson Tiger would you like to know how to get to heaven for sure? I can answer any question you may have.
@@ns4725 mlk was a brother of Jesus my man
“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of The Lord!”
🙏 AMEN 👃
@@lunalunatica6064 ,he was killed and nothing came from what he claimed he saw. The lord not gonna do anything for blacks. They gonna have to do it themselves.
@@stevemclensystevemclensy4033 that is because it is now a mental cage, black people need to know that they can achieve anything, obstacles are part of life, if Dr Ben Carson, MLKJ and Michael Jordan did it we can do it to.
@@emperordavid2044 ,sorry my friend, you do for yourself. No God is gonna do for you unless you do for yourself. Malcolm x was right in the end. Bullies don't respect anyone that doesn't fight back. Every accomplishment comes from swinging, not singing. That's just real life.
@@stevemclensystevemclensy4033 Yes he will and he has. He won't do anything to racist people like someone I'm talking to.
I remember being there during his speech. I was just 16 years old. I vividly remember that look on his face when he gave that speech. When he finished he almost collapsed to the point where his aides had to assist him to his seat.
I do believe that he saw his own death.
On the day when he was shot, my family and I were on our way back to New York. It came over the car radio that he had been assassinated. Dad couldn't drive us back home. So I took the wheel and drove us back to New York City. The riots that we had to drive pass were extremely frightening and dangerous.
I remember dad saying "FOR US. THE HANDS OF TIME HAS BEEN TURNED BACK TO THE DAYS OF THE PLANTATIONS."
Thank you for sharing this. Today was my first time hearing this speech. He reminded me of how short our time on earth is, I truly believe he saw the other side, you can tell.
He Knew he was going to die like he was suppose to die
@@evalsoftserver explain to me how? DR King it’s the greatest and the most inspiring person on earth m. I miss you!!!!
@@annieburan7994 well he did say some things that were questioning if he knew he was gonna die but it’s sad he still died
This gives me chills
When he says “I may not get there with ya” right then I realized he knew what was coming
Of course he did. But he was willing to stand up for what he believed in, in spite of the price. Not many people like him nowadays.
Yeah very true, you can see it in his eyes too! Atleast I think so
He cried just for that split second when he said " mountain top ". He knew.
It's very scary to know that the bullet bearing your name was ready to leave the muzzle of the rifle .
No shhh. Sherlock... He had been we'll prepared
Tears are Coming From His Eyes.what a wonderful humanity person
Couldn't agree more.
..smh..funny how people are easily deceived..its not about black or white..this has been one big experiment..no one is going to get to the promise land..and no ones eyes are going to see any glory smh
@@mitchivantaylorov3595 horrible take
@@mitchivantaylorov3595 demon
💀🤬☠
I am a 53 years old white English guy and everytime I watch/listen to this I cry. Look at Dr King's eyes and face, that's not acting, pretence or just speaking for effect, it's raw emotion and total sincerity. I believe he knew his work was done and that God wanted him to ascend, when he says God has taken him to the mountain top to see the promised land he was speaking truthfully. And he knew why God had done that, to let him see that his work had helped his people to get there but that he wouldn't see it in this world. He was conflicted, he knew his time was ending and accepted it but was also saddened. Indescribably powerful and moving. The world desperately needs people like Dr King today.
I agree completely.
such a beautiful person. look in his eyes. you can feel the truth and sincerity of his heart 💗
yes, and back when this speech made sense. nowadays black people have more advantages than white. black privilege
his eyes tell so much here
@Axel Jacques Mamouaka affirmative action allows the black culture to get into good schools, everyone has sympathy for black people due to slavery, you get the advantage of outright bigotry and everyone gives you a free pass on it. so you are allowed to be a racist bigot with no backlash, if you are black and have talent in any field, everyone is dying to hire you because you not only fill the quota but you add tons of value. hard to fire a black person because of lawsuits and strong lobbying groups. Hope that helps you understand.
@@Stratman389 He was a man beyond his years MLK. unfortunately the bigot next to him, Jesse Jackson, misunderstood his message.
His tears are as genuine as his words that cost him so much. When you're the first, sometimes you must pay the most.
Exactly! When he said “I may not get there with you though” I think he had a feeling what was coming in Memphis. So sad
Listening to this speech gives me goosebumps, what a man. He already knew what was going to happen to him but he still kept going. Throughout Human history there are a few rare individuals who leave an everlasting impression on us all, this was one of them.
He knew. He absolutely knew. Such courage...it's simply breathtaking still, to witness it today.
MLK was such a gift to this world. He really made such a difference, and even in his death he was still changing the world❤️ He’d be so disappointed in the world today
The whole thing is a prediction of his own death if you know the story of Moses. Moses was brought up to the mountain top to see the promise land right before his death.
@@Aphoresis religion is made up nonsense. Mlk was awesome. Im 100% against bs and stupidity.
I wish the young black youth today in America would look at this man, this prophetic speech that he gave before his life was taken by a coward and a theif and embrace the message to it's fullest while continuing to keep the struggle alive. MLK devoted his life to fighting the system that kept us oppressed and in subhuman conditions, let us not forget him and how far we've come and how much further we must go to fulfill his dream. Let us change our ways of thinking and the let us unite, for it is in unity there is strength. We need to stop comparing who has what and stop the " crabs in a barrel mentality"
How can anyone really look up to this guy? In a modern day setting he would have been booted out of school for plagiarism. Instead he got away with it and carried his false title of doctor to the grave. What sort of example is that? It's okay if you don't get caught until after your dead and then no take-backsy
the democrat party is the problem. they dont judge by content of character. they just by appearance. thats the problem.
with you..
@@mikedime1449 you are so missing the point..
@@mikedime1449 are you hurt? Someone who has problems on a deep level would say terrible things like that
That really gives you chills watching it now.
The thing that hurts me the most is that he knew he was going to get killed but had no problem with it. Rest in power Dr King.
The mountain top speech is one of my fav from mlk.
Telling the government that we were coming to get our check is my favorite because his mind started to change about white folks which led to his assassination.
@@jayrobloxgamrr Exactly
This video. makes me cry a little its so sad when he said that he wanted to live a long life. and he was killed when he was only 39 years old in 1968. also happy late birthday to him from january 10th he be about 91 years old now.
The man died for his dream and the dream shall never die.
He really did not know!
He knew... he just knew what was coming. But he didn't let fear stop him. He would be happy to know that he continues to inspire...
Martin Luther King Jr. was a legend.
Throughout his life, he paved his way to make a difference without using violence or retaliation. Instead, he just decided to be the better person and meet hate with love and violence with peace.
This speech was definitely powerful, not just because of his fate the following day but it also gave people hope for a better future where they will reach the Promised Land.
God bless you, Dr. King. We love and miss you.♥
We need more leaders like MLK! So passionate about his mission.
Why not.
We need in general more PEOPLE like MLK.
So let‘s start today, each one of us, making his dream come true.
Many people came to this world and went away, they just survived life, but people like him lived it. Leaders are born everyday just but those who rise up are one of a million
When I watch this, I see a regular guy who is worried and a bit scared (despite his words), but determined to send a message to his enemies and give his followers encouragement. A guy who knows something bad is going to happen to him, but is determined to show a brave face to the people who need him to be strong. I think this speech is an excellent example of someone whose dedication, commitment, and faith were being tested to the limit, and even though they are scared, they still do what needs to be done.
Yeah at this point he was not scared, I saw bravery, courage, and prophetic abundance, he knew.
Infinite respect
MLK: one of the few true leaders this country has seen
Im Hispanic and this just touched my heart.. Bless his soul. Very powerful words. He knew in his heart that the end was coming.
I've been to the mountain top, I've seen the promise land, such powerful words but a pity to notice some dislikes this day and age.
Dr. King knew that God was calling him home and that his mission on earth was finished!
For sure I agree, especially the line “Although I may not get there with you”
I think he had a feeling what was coming
Gave me the chills
"I've seen, the Promise Land"
there are no words enough to describe this man.
R.I.P
Martin Luther King was a true Christian leader
james crown he was human leader for everyone to live in peace
@@ManWhat187
I watched all his videos I can find on RUclips that man was a preacher and he dominated all debates quoting the Bible he was a Christian leader
Amen brother, best American ever as well imho
@@souljahtite17 my grandparents marched with Mr. King in Memphis-10. Also my grandfather was apart of the sanitation strike that lead Mr. King to Memphis-10.
He lived that life. He took it to the powers that be. These preachers today. Too comfortable in their mansions n cars. N suits to fight for social justice
Great man. A brilliant orator.
Such energy and charisma. And he never preached hate. His weapon of choice was peace and love which will conquer all evils
When He Said " I've Looked Over , And I've Seen The Promised Land " , One Could Not Help but to think that God Had Given Him a Preview Glimpse of Heaven , and That Soon He Would Be Going There !!!.....
I truly do believe that he was a 20th century prophet! I would say the promise land is where us on earth need to be and the mountain top is heavens that he was able to see before his assassination.
@@justinward3965 Great Insight 👍!!!.....I Concur 100% !!!....
Watching this over 30 times,
his every words and facial expressions are so honest,filled up with courage that someone is so determined to do the right thing.
WOW, ALL THESE POP STARZ, HAVE MiLLiONS OF BiLLioNZ OF ViEWS! AND #MLK HAS 1,000 WE GOTTA DO BETTER!
I was thinking the same. Scary to think where we are headed.
No we don't. we need to realize that a small number run the world. The rest do as they are told.
Beautiful Point.... so Sad
Yeah
boondocks made an episode on this
This still gives me chills
This man is holding back tears. He knew his time was nigh on done.
Rest In Peace Dr King
You can see it in his face he wasn't scared at all God Bless you Martin Luther king Jr 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I am simply a man (yes a white man) who has come to this video today on MLK day to show my respect to a very great man (yes a black man). There are great men in all of us, i challenge every one of you to be that great man today, tomorrow, the next day and to look upon your brothers and sisters not as black and white, but as a people.
Hey white man. I'm a black woman. If you felt so bad about Martin Luther King's death, you can tell the government to cut a check for my people. That speech Dr King made about the government giving away land to white folks when it was my ancestors' land in the first place. You can do that for Martin Luther King.
Yea, no.
@@bluerose1613 I think like a lot of things in this world, we each look at things differently. Me personally, I will continue to live like I am, I don't see colors in people, I see only.. people.
But what ever works for you, I will not say anything negative about because your opinions are just as important as mine.
I'm black man and a 2 time purple 💜 veteran from the Iraq war 2004 ...I love you with great respect and honor
@100chuckjones amen to you my brother of America
Did any of you notice how he slumped in his chair after giving this speech? At that point, he was absolutely exhausted... physically and mentally. May God forever keep him.
Wow!! I just got the chills watching this video. 5-31-2020
His words are still relevant. He knew he was going to have his life taken for his beliefs, but he still campaigned on. This man was and still is a hero. Rest in peace Martin Luther King Jr.
I’m not worried about that now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop and seen the promised land, I might not get there with you but I want you to know our people one day will see the promised land, I’m not fearing any man bc my eyes have seen the coming of the Lord”
Im a brown guy watching this and it made me cry so much
This man was simply a prophet, a saint sent for humanity. A great, sincere man who did his best to improve the state of the "black" man n woman in America and across the world coz his movement contributed greatly to the struggle for independence in most Afrikan countries including mine Kenya 🇰🇪
He was an amazing human and leader god bless him
Use a capital G when you say God please
Oh if we had MLK today.... this world, this country, would be very, very, different. I’ve admired Martin Luther King Jr. since I was young- this have always been one of my favorite speeches. The irony in this speech is unbelievable. But what really got me was “I have seen the promised land... I may not get there with you, but tonight we as a people will get to the promised land”. This is true. If he said it, it’s true. And we will, AS A PEOPLE, get to the promised land.
Never tired of listening to his speeches. Rest in power King
Don't let no man ever tell you the USA never had a king.
On this day, we should all be thankful for the blessing we share, to have had such strong, humble, and selfless leaders provide for and show us the way as this great man, MLK. I pray that our country and her people may be graced with such capable men an women to lead us through the trials and challenges we face today.
God bless MLK
Greatness is humble,he was inspiring and loved. he was brave,especially at this time of our country. I thank God for Martin Luther King.
He Was Full Of Wonderful Grace And Faith As He Said Those Last Words And Turned And Walked Away He Brought So Much Peace And Understanding With Each Other And He Will Never Be Forgotten In The Beautiful United States Of America And Around The World Too.
I wish public figures would quote the Bible like this now
uknow who atheist
No one care about the White mans bible not any more.
Why?
Happy Birthday Dr.King Rest In Peace Thank you for everything
This is giving me chills.😌
I was a senior in high school. MLK’s speech still brings tears to my eyes. What a great man!
You can tell in his eyes that he knew something was about to happen. What a tragic loss for humanity but what a gain for the Kingdom of Heaven. May he and his purpose on this Earth never be forgotten.
Many people came to this world and went away, they just survived life, but people like him lived it. Leaders are born everyday just but those who rise up are one of a million
" I'm not concerned about that mountain"✊
Despite critic and ears that do not listen " entirely" or eyes that see " only one way".
He calls everyone his brother or sister.
He does not hate " all " of any category due to some that chose hate!
Emphasize that today in your teachings.
Be careful you do not teach to hate.
The things we impress upon during influencial opportunities...can make a wave.
Let us make a wave of hope for those who cling on our words❣
" My eyes have seen the glory of the promiseland" still so incredibly profound...
because it was his last speech.
God thank you for all the glimpses of instruments ...gone before us ...and here still.
We pray all pause .. to take a moment to embrace the messages
~Never Forget The Might of Spirit
Also, don't be offended when the children you've neglected to rear and/or give the time of day that regardless of your clearly lacking conscience, physically made and are aware of their existence, therefore have a responsibility to be the parent, to the child.
This is not optional.
When those statistically scary numbers of children who were neglected of a father figure, later make generalizing statements that they "hate" men, perhaps question what caused them to feel that way instead of becoming the victim in a situation where you shirked your responsibilities, and have caused lifelong attachment and relationship issues with your own children, who have had no experience with a loving present father figure. Dr. King from all I've seen and heard was an absolutely amazing father to his children, be like him.
We know who's who.
Parenthood is an obligation, and one you will wish you had met with joy and strove only to excell at, if one is to ever be in midst of the promised Land with him.
Edit: I realize the username is a female name, but I also realize that the trend of jokingly saying we hate men also became another's personal attack and persecution complex, despite it basically being directed at our experiences with males, specifically our deadbeat father's, and the feeling of being unloved and unwanted, by them, is impressively taken personally by completely childless, and wonderful Men who don't have any comprehension of nuance.
It's crazy we said that but we're also here in the comment section of a Dr King video discussing how much we love him, too. It's almost as if things are actually complex and no situation is ever Black or White.
Fairly certain Dr. King would be most disapproving of deadbeat fathers, for what it's worth.
i deflate & feel it every time i see the look on his face & the way he says, "But it really doesn't matter with me now"
& "I might not get there with you"
that's selfless...& you can tell he knows his time was up
What a speaker ! He knew how to deliver a speech that would live on, even after his death. His timing, pausing, then an emotionally charged delivery, he stops and leaves the stage - that's the way to do it !
R. I. P Dr Martin Luther King Jr! 😢❤️🇺🇸
I can not watch any MLK speech with out getting teary eyed. The Man spoke so well and just wanted us to love n respect each other.
I love Dr. KING. HE REALLY IS my main inspiration, right there with our messiah.
So very sincere, so human. 1.37 - 40 mins gives me a shiver. It’s so interesting to watch this as an older man. Turn your brightness up to full and watch this is dark room. Look at those eyes of sincerity.
I Thank God for the day Martin Luther King 👑 was born I love him & miss him
53 years later, gone but certainly not forgotten.
Here I am on MLK day 2021 watching this.
You Will Never Be The forgotten!!! We Love You, Dr Martin Luther King Jr.!!! 🕊️❤
We need him back
THIS was his last speech? THIS was his last public address? Men like this are the bulwark against the darkness, a mercy in this cursed world.
This message is most important in this very moment.
Tears in his eye and blood in his heart as him speak there
Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day! R.I.P 🙏🏾
I never thought that speech was so short
His heart was too big for this world I wish I could have been honored to lay eyes on him
Happy MLK day, thank you MR. King for sharing the great dream with us all. A true human being.
Martin Luther King was ill at this time. He was running a fever. When he heard a crowd was waiting to hear him speak,he made his way to them. Notice how he collapses in his chair at the end. Happy birthday MLK. One of the greatest men who ever lived.
Powerful, Beautiful, and Inspiring... Pure Poetry.
Gave me chills wish people would act more like this great human being really was a Angel speaking gods words
This makes me tear up every time
Extraordinary man that has done extraordinary things while he was here..
martin Luther king spirit lives
From the moment I learned about MLK in 2nd grade, my teacher ended the lesson with... And they killed him! The anger and hurt in her voice has stayed with me forever. It took me until I was an adult to understand the anger and pain that she felt. Rest in Heavenly peace Dr. Martin Luther King.
This got me CRYING LIKE A NEW BORN BABY RIGHT NOW...... MY GOD HE DID GOD'S WILL
His face spoke a lot in this special moment.The Angel had shed some light.This time he knew it was his last days on earth.All in all his dream eventually came true.
Long live the undying spirit of Martin Luther King Jnr Long Live.
We your descendants are enjoying the freedom you fought for,the freedom you died for.
❤💕....Dr. King you live on...your works and your words.....THANK YOU
Moses and Dr king 2ghtr in Heaven what a Day 💕💓💖
His voice needs to be heard again, we need him here again, to stop the violence, and to advocate for change.
Wow! Now that there is, without any doubt in my mind, a truly authentic human being. I salute him and his message. Martin Luther King Jnr was a real man. In the true sense of the word.
Bobby Jimmy greater than garbage like the dems
Dr. King will always inspire me. My life is because of him!!!!!
Thank you so much for your sacrifice!!!!!
What a powerful man. Must have been amazing to be in his company. Or to be mentored by him. He is such an inspiring being. Still is.
OUR GOD IS MARCHING ON!
He gave this speech at my birthday for me it’s a birthday gift
Dr King sweet and humble man
Knew that was not going to live long
But he wasn't afraid to die
In my life I say this man sacrificed himself for others this is truly Noble
Dr King we love you so
Thank you for your sacrifice...
My uncle was in Memphis with my Papa and Nana on this day and the day after. He had cystic fibrosis and was getting treated for it in a Memphis hospital. My grandparents were in the hospital when riots began and were watching from the rooms that were high above Memphis. My uncle later died at the age of 13.
God bless him good man 💚
What an amazing human being!!
Wow this speech is amazing. That is so clearly Gods work. America was so blessed to have this man.
God showed him a glimpse of heaven; and at that moment he lost ALL of fear of what man would do to him- I get misty eyed every time I watch this clip.